Aluminum Tunes
(Switched On Vol. 3)

Just when you think this band would be slowing down, they release no less than a double CD packed with two hours of vintage Stereolab. Aluminum Tunes is the third installment of their Switched On compilations of songs originally released on limited edition singles, B-sides, promo discs and multi-artist collections. Those who were disappointed by the drum 'n' bass foolery of the bubbling Dots and Loops will be comforted by the familiar driving hypnotic drone-chuggers they were always known for. Highlights include the entire 1995 EP Music For The Amorphous Body Study Centre, "Golden Atoms," an outtake from Emperor Tomato Ketchup, and "Klang Tone," an outtake from Mars Audiac Quintet.

Reviewed by Tony Van Dorston
01.25.99

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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